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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,047.58, 37,327.42 and 15,110.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,047.58, 37,327.42 and 15,110.99 is: 20,854.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,047.58 : 37,327.42 = 15,110.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,047.58/37,327.42 = 15,110.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,047.58x = 37,327.42 × 15,110.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,047.58x = 564,054,008.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,054,008.15/27,047.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,854.14

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